Is Pavel Datsyuk #349 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pavel Datsyuk #349 sells for $414 against $22.57 raw: a $391 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.57
- PSA 10
- $414
- PSA 9
- $28.01
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $414 | +$366 | +$341 | +$241 |
| PSA 9 | $28.01 | −$19.56 | −$44.56 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $17.00 | −$30.57 | −$55.57 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $22.57 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $124 | +$51.82 |
| 50% | $221 | +$148 |
| 75% | $317 | +$245 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $538 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $414 | −$124 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $248 | −$290 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $248 | −$290 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $414 | $248 | $538 | $248 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $129 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
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Grading Pavel Datsyuk #349 — FAQ
Is Pavel Datsyuk #349 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pavel Datsyuk #349 sells for $414 against $22.57 raw: a $391 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Pavel Datsyuk #349 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pavel Datsyuk #349 (Hockey Cards 2001 Topps) sells for about $414 versus $22.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pavel Datsyuk #349?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $538, ahead of PSA 10 at $414. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pavel Datsyuk #349 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Pavel Datsyuk #349 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pavel Datsyuk #349 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.01).
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